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NoTreble
Apr 18, 2015
for lifting the shoes don't really matter, any pair of shoes is fine. for running and cardio type of exercise then shoes definitely matter. you want a nice good pair of running shoes, with plenty of ankle support and padding to coushin the force of your body weight as you run. and you also want a tight fitting shoe, as you don't want the shoe slipping around or anything as this can cause ankle injuries and etc.


also, just as a general note, i would recommend bike riding or swimming as much better forms of exercise then running. running is very damaging to the knees, ankle and hip joints as it puts alot of strain on them. your literally jolting these joints with your entire body weight each step.

bike riding is better in this regard as it has minimal impact. meaning you are much less likely to be injured from bike riding as it is less strenuous on the bodies joints. also, bike riding is more fun, and you can cover more distance. i suggest finding some nice trails in your area and riding through the forrest/farm lands/whatever trails you have in the area.

but in my opinion the best cardio exercise by far is swimming. it literally has no impact on the body at all, and utilizes the entire body. so you get a full body work out. its also great for the lungs, and feels good too.

and also also, my favourite cardio exercise is training boxing. it is a great way to stay in shape, and again is a full body workout that also engages your mind. rather then just standard running, biking or swimming which is generally pretty monotonous and mentally vacant. boxing instead you have to think and react, and learn things. you have to master the techniques and think about what your doing. highly recommend training boxing for a variety of reasons.


sorry to digress but yes, nice well padded tight fitting comfortable shoes.

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NoTreble
Apr 18, 2015
i just use a standard 10 year old mountain bike and wear any shoes. i dont have any of the professional clip in shoes or anything. i guess those would cost more if you were gettin a top of the line setup. but any mountain bike with a decent set of gears should be enough to get a good workout on.

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